LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is proud to announce its designation as a WHO-Listed Authority (WLA) by the World Health Organization (WHO), joining the ranks of the world's most trusted regulatory bodies. This recognition affirms MHRA's commitment to the highest international standards in the regulation of medical products and marks a significant milestone for the UK's l...
LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Wednesday 6 August, the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) presented Captain (Aqeed) Ahmed Al Badi, Head of the Oman National Hydrographic Office (ONHO), with the prestigious Alexander Dalrymple Award for 2025. The award recognises him for services to hydrography. Captain Ahmed Al Badi was invited to the UKHO where he was presented with this year's award. Hosted by the UK's National Hydrographer and Director of Dat...
LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK and Japan hosted a dynamic full-day forum at the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, focused on advancing Women's Economic Empowerment through trade, leadership, and entrepreneurship. On 8 August 2025, the UK and Japan hosted an event at the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, for women entrepreneurs in trade. This event forms part of a continuing programme of collaboration under the Women's Econom...
LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Israeli Government's decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza iswrong,and we urge it to reconsider immediately. Thisaction will do nothing to bring an end to this conflict ortohelp secure the release of the hostages. It will only bring more bloodshed. Every day the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsensand hostages taken by Hamas are being held in appalling and inhuman conditions.What we need is a ceas...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scotland's most internationally recognised cultural brands will work alongside the Scotland Office to promote Brand Scotland, in a landmark partnership selling the best of Scotland overseas and encouraging investment and growth. This is the third Brand Scotland partnership agreement to be signed, following on from recent agreements with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Scottish Chambers of Commerce. These...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Businesses and researchers to turbocharge AI and digital tech to cut peak demand for grid electricity by 2 gigawatts - equivalent to powering over 1.5 million homes * It could slash UK reliance on expensive, polluting fossil fuels at the busiest times, boosting energy security and helping to cut energy costs * Part of new R&D Missions Accelerator Programme, which backs R&D to directly deliver on core missions, w...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 37 local heritage sites will receive grants to help with repairs, in many cases helping turn historic buildings into the vibrant community spaces people need today * Fund will deliver on the government's Plan for Change by increasing opportunities and ensuring communities can enjoy heritage in the places they call home Unseen Arts in Grimsby, MusicAbility Centre in Penzance and St Michael's Mount Artist's Studi...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), General Rodolph Haykal attended the UK-hosted "Dragon Group" between 4-5 August, accompanied by UK Defence Attache to Lebanon Lt Col Charlie Smith, reinforcing the strong military partnership between Lebanon and the UK. The Dragon Group is a UK-led initiative launched in 2018 aboard HMS Dragon to bring together Chiefs of Defence from across the Middle Eastern regi...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children across England are returning to school in record numbers, with over 5 million more days in classrooms this year - signalling the biggest year-on-year improvement in attendance for a decade. New figures show more than 140,000 fewer pupils are persistently absent compared to last year, as the government's relentless focus on tackling the inherited school attendance crisis begins to pay dividends. Of those...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charity, which serves the local community of Southampton, is an excepted charity meaning that it does not require registration with the Commission. As such, it is not listed on the Register of Charities. The regulator started engaging with the charity in April 2025 after receiving an application from its trustees to change the charity's structure. During this process, the regulator identified concerns around ...